Conveniently located in Tonawanda, this expanded Cape offers a flexible floor plan, generous storage and the convenience of first-floor living. Warm cabinetry fills the eat-in kitchen along w/ a tile backsplash, floor-to-ceiling pantry and appliances to stay, while the front living room offers flexibility as either a traditional sitting area or dining space. The main-level full bath includes an updated vanity and tile tub surround along w/ a colorful window detail and linen closet just outside in the hall. Two main-level bedrooms adapt well to different needs, with the second ideal as a home office or den. Featuring both a traditional closet and walk-in closet, this room also connects to the rear family room, allowing for a comfortable first-floor living arrangement if desired. Set at the back of the house, the family room features a wood-burning fireplace flanked by built-in storage and sliding glass doors to the patio and backyard. Upstairs, the second floor includes two additional bedrooms, eave storage and multiple closets as well as a half bath. The basement offers poured concrete walls, glass block windows w/ vents, a dedicated laundry area, workshop space w/ workbench and additional storage throughout. Exterior features include vinyl siding, heated gutters, an architectural roof and a concrete driveway, while a covered side entrance and open front porch w/ concrete steps provide functional entry points. A detached 1.5-car garage w/ automatic opener includes an updated overhead door as well as rear and lofted storage. The backyard is landscaped w/ stone accents and established plantings along much of the perimeter, w/ a rear patio connecting directly to the family room and extending the living space outdoors. For buyers seeking single-floor convenience with room to grow, this expanded Cape certainly checks a lot of boxes!
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
5,273 sq ftLot Size
$134Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listing by Laura Nightingale• MJ Peterson Real Estate Inc.
Listing by WNY Metro Roberts Realty, (716) 646-6400
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
Kenmore East Senior High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
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About Marvin
Gardens
Marvin Gardens, located between Delaware Road and Sheridan Drive, is a residential and suburban Tonawanda neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and mid-century ranches. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Delaware Road and Sheridan Drive corridor, where small plazas, corner eateries, and everyday services set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Nearby, Anderson’s Frozen Custard anchors local tradition with its classic stand-and-parking-lot scene. The Kenmore Mercy Hospital campus adds a civic, day-to-day pulse at the edge of the area. Streets favor sidewalks, short drives, and pocket greens that frame a calm, practical lifestyle. Housing reads as tidy brick-and-siding homes with deep setbacks and mature shade trees.
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Market insights
55 Fries Rd · $259,900
DAYS ON MARKET
11 days
The average home goes pending in 10 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
108.8%
Most homes are selling 9% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$259,900
Median sale price in this area is $324,104. (25% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Eat-in kitchen
Separate/formal living room
Home office
Pantry
Sliding glass doors
Workshop
Sliding doors
Full or partial basement
Bedrooms
Bedroom on main level
Two main-level bedrooms
Additional bedrooms located on second floor
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One half bathroom
At least one main-level bathroom
Kitchen
Gas oven and gas range
Range hood
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Exhaust fan
Pantry
Eat-in kitchen
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry located in basement
Gas water heater
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Laminate
Varies
Heating & cooling
Gas heating
Forced air
Wall furnace
Circuit breaker electrical panel
Exterior features
Concrete driveway
Partial fencing
Open porch
Patio
Near public transit
Rectangular residential lot
City street frontage
Home design
Single-story total (1 story listed)
Resale property
Architectural shingle roof
Parking
Detached garage with storage
Garage door opener
Approximately 1.5 garage spaces
Construction
Vinyl siding
Copper plumbing
Poured foundation
Existing (previously built) structure
Utilities
Electricity available and connected
Sewer connected
Public water connected
Electricity and solar
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